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Minnie Bells

4.3 (30 reviews)
Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Fried Mac and Cheese!
Nancy S.

This place is amazing in every way! Fantastic, friendly and efficient service and outstanding cuisine. Loved it so much!!!

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Don H.

so i went to the minnie bells in the fillmoe area and i must say the vibe was nice place for date night , put i ordered to go it was good fried chicken hot and fresh with two extra large sides of mac and chesse , yams an some great corn bread so i added some greens on the side !!! talk about good eating it's like going to moms house for dinner..welcome to the moe !!!!!!

Stout braised beef and short rib sandwich $8. super awesome!
Kari C.

Tried their Stout Braised Beef and Short Rib Sandwich for $8 at the Eat Real Festival. Wow, it was a lot better than we expected! The meat was extremely tender and moist, dripping with savory juices. We wanted to lick the plate. The marinade hit the perfect combo of sweet and salty. No funkiness that can sometimes happen when braising with alcohol. Even the bun, soft with a little bit of chewiness, played well with the flavors. These folks sure can cook! I hope they expand to the East Bay soon.

Porsche C.

REVIEWER # 1 I LOVE LUNCH POP-UPS && MINNE BELL'S IS THE NEW POP-UP IN TOWN! Welcome Minnie Bells, a lunch pop up that replaces Bon Marche. I found out Bon Marche is officially closed and will start doing pop ups to see how business works. Minnie Bell's has started serving their food start the week of September 19th and they are open during the lunch time from 11AM-2PM Monday-Wednesday. They have a little sign outside the Bon March building that states the food that they offer. During the time I went their menu was limited to s couple items. Just to name a few: *Minnie Bell's Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich-$11 *Pop's Smothered Tri-Tip Sandwich-$13 *New Style Vegan Sandwich- $9 They do offer sides such as: Potatoes Salad, Picked Fillmore Farmers Market Veggies, or Salad. Not interested in Sandwiches for lunch? No worries! Minnie Bells offer delicious salads! There are two on the menu: -Southern Style Grain Salad for $9 or Big Old Green Salad for $10. They also offer a Stew of the Day! The actual day that I walked in they were offering Bells Chicken and Black Pea Stew. I may be mistaken but I am sure the stew routes maybe every week or day. Make sure you check in what the stew of the day is. Now how would I grade the pop-up? CUSTOMER SERVICE: 5/5 Well customer service was great! Mark took our order and was very friendly! I was asking questions about the hopes of Minnie Bells possibly being located in the Market and he informed me that the owners are working on possibly getting a location in the Fillmore area since that is where they are from so it makes sense for them to own a business in the very area that they grew up at and they are from. ACTUALLY WAITING PERIOD: 5/5 Since the pop-up is located in Bon Marche, there was plenty of seating. I ordered my food to go however they do offer seating inside the restaurant for you to enjoy your food. The actually waiting time took less than five minutes for the food to arrive. FOOD:3/5 I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich with a side of potato salad. I personally feel that Salad should be automatically given and then patrons should have the options of potatoes salad or pickled veggies. If I could be honest, I didn't like the potato salad. The taste, the texture of the food, everything about it was just not pleasant. After one bite of it I realized that I should have stuck with getting a salad. The Fried Chicken sandwich was delicious though! It was a thick piece of buttermilk, hot sauce rosemary fried chicken with marinated cabbage slaw in it! Either it was so filling or I wasn't that hungry because I didn't end up eating my whole sandwich just a half of it. I would definitely recommend ordering the fried chicken but pass on the potato salad and just order a salad or veggies (you can never go wrong with that). I am routing for you Minnie Bells! I am hoping that you finally get a restaurant in the Fillmore so I can get a better idea of what else you serve! REVIEW 139/196

Fried chicken sandwich $11... Very good!! A lite kick, chicken is moist, golden fried crisp. Mmmmmmm
Stephen Y.

Serendipitous moment... one of those rare occasions that I venture into The Market in the Twitter building. Started to wait in the poke bowl line before realizing it'll be an hour before getting my food. Walked around the market looking for "something". Nothing struck my fancy. Walked out and headed north on Market Street. Noticed the Bon Marche sign and the open door. The interior intrigued me and the small A-sign propping the door open listed "Fried Chicken Sandwich". Who could resist?!?! I'm very glad I walked in. On that serendipitous day I met my soul mate... her name was fried chicken sandwich! And I devoured her with passion! Minnie Bell's is now hosting their pop-up on Monday thru Wednesday 11a-2p in the old Bon Marche location. Limited menu, but that's the beauty of it. They can focus on making the best ____. I think this strategy should be adopted by all new restaurants. Why waste time on something you're not good at. Sell the winners and dump the losers!

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Ennie L.

They don't have a huge food selection but I bought their corn bread and it was super buttery and yummy!

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Best soul food in the Bay Area! I literally eat here at least twice a week and I live 30 minutes away

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4.2(12.8k reviews)
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I still love Brenda's!!!!!!!…read more I haven't been back in a few years, but I am happy to report: they are still just as great! It was my daughter's first time and she loved it just as much as I did. We came during restaurant week so we decided to get the Creole Sampler so she could try a bunch of different items. (Sampler included red beans and rice, collard greens, fried catfish, hush puppies, plain beignet and gumbo). We also ordered the beignet flight and shrimp and grits. Plenty of food for the 2 of us, plus we had left overs. I can't not order the shrimp and grits. It's just so damn good! It's so rich and flavorful! It came out SUPER hot. Grits and cheese still bubbling. My daughter and I were both surprised she liked the collard greens. She's usually not a fan. She also liked the red beans and rice and she doesn't usually like beans either. That just goes to show how amazing the food is here! We came in around 4something pm on a rainy Sunday. There weren't many people there, but by the time we left it was more than half full. Service was friendly, and there was a band playing, which was a nice touch.

I am speechless! I saw the rave reviews for Brenda's French Soul Food and had to try them out for…read moremyself. And, my goodness, I was not disappointed. Let me start with the star of the show - the Shrimp & Grits. The flavors blended so well I did a little dance in my seat. Creamy, savory and delicious! I will be dreaming about the Shrimp and Grits from now on. The Bananas Foster French Toast melted in my mouth. So yummy. I wasn't a fan of the Crawfish Beignets. It was something about the flavor of the red powder/ seasoning that left me underwhelmed. All in all, one of my favorite stops while I was in town.

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My partner took me out this time to the Front Porch for dinner. I don't think I've tried as much…read moresouthern food as I've wanted to so I was delighted to hear about this place. She had heard about this place from a client that she had worked with a couple weeks ago. The place had a really cool vibe to it; it's like you're stepping into a more intimate, Cracker Barrel. We were seated by the front of house pretty quickly. The space could hold quite a few people, there is a bar area and outside seating. We sat in the back by the kitchen. When we got there, we ordered a couple drinks and a lot of food. I had the okey-dokey artichokey and my partner had the respect your elders drink; both were strong and tasty. It went well with our appetizers of fried okra and fried calamari. I really enjoyed the jalapeño aïoli that came with the okra so much that I started dipping the calamari in it. The calamari coating on the outside was a lot heavier than what I was used to, but it was still really tasty. For our main entrées, I got the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and collard greens and my partner got the porch burger with fries. The fried chicken was cooked perfectly. It wasn't dry. It was juicy and I really liked putting their homemade hot sauce on the chicken and greens. The habanero hot sauce was really spicy, but I liked how sweet it was. My partner's burger was cooked perfectly and it was a big portion. I definitely recommend this place to someone who is bold enough to go on a date and still eat with their hands. Somehow, this was elevated southern food, which could be shown by the prices, but I think it's worth it once in a while.

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The Front Porch - Bar area!

Bar area!

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We were in the Bay area for a getaway, and we really wanted some good soul food, especially after…read morebeing disappointed by going to Y's Choice Soul Food Restaurant, the day before. Touch of Soul Soul Food Restaurant delivered one of the best comfort‑food experiences we have had in a long time. Every dish tasted like it was made with care, tradition, and a whole lot of love. The catfish was perfectly seasoned with a crispy golden crust and tender, flaky meat inside. The chicken wings were just as impressive --well‑seasoned, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The sides were the real stars, though. The yams were rich and buttery with just the right amount of sweetness. The potato salad was creamy and flavorful without being heavy. The greens had that slow‑cooked, soulful taste you can't fake, and the macaroni and cheese was exactly what mac and cheese should be--cheesy, comforting, and baked just right. And those corn muffins? Soft, warm, and the perfect finishing touch. From start to finish, the meal felt like a true home‑cooked experience. If you're looking for soul food that hits every note--flavor, comfort, and authenticity--Touch of Soul is absolutely worth the visit. The foot is priced just right, especially in today's economy. One last thing, the service was AWESOME!!!!

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Such a cool spot hidden in SF's Bayview- Hunters Point neighborhood. We appreciated the speakeasy…read morevibe of the venue and friendly and attentive service we experienced while there, as well as the lovely jazz performed by youth (live music ended at 9:00pm, though the menu noted that it ends at 8:30pm). Awesome sounds on the baritone sax, bass, and drums, with songs like Fly Me To The Moon setting the mood on a Saturday evening. To eat, we had the catfish fingers appetizer, daniel's gumbo, and slow braised short ribs. The catfish was lightly breaded and tender, the short ribs were soft like butter with a tasty sauce, and the gumbo was a hearty dish in a flavorful stew, generous with the meats (chicken, ham, andouille sausage, and shrimp). We also got the dessert special, banana pecan muffin which came with fresh slices of strawberry and blueberries, as well as a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was delightful. To drink, I tried a couple different cocktails, the Lavender French 75 and The Cotton Club. Both were really good, but I especially enjoyed the latter which was heavy on the strawberry and lemon flavors, my fave. All in all, we had a wonderful experience here, savoring every last bite of our meal while immersed in the inviting atmosphere ideal for date night or any special occasion.

Old skool cafe is a hidden gem that serves up a mix of new American cuisine with a hint of New…read moreOrleans incorporated into it. The menu changes every now & then so be sure to check before you go because it may have changed by the time you read this review. The ambience is definitely "old skool": the dim lighting, the attire of the wait staff, the big old seating booths and the decor screams great gatsby/50s era. It sets up a really romantic, cozy atmosphere for the drinks and dinner. Drinks were solid. I haven't had a sidecar made this impeccably in a while, the rum based cocktail (forgot the name) was also a hit. We tried a little bit of everything. For apps, we had the catfish fingers and the French onion soup. For entrees, we each got a different entree so we can try each other's order. The standout dish for me was the beef short ribs which was so tender that you can just use a fork to eat it. It is served with a red wine sauce and creamy mashed potatoes. I also liked the gumbo, had some meaty sausages in there and pieces of chicken. Old skool cafe, thank you for having us! We will return, hopefully sooner rather than later.

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Happy Hour at Old Skool Cafe

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